A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3824486 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3826391 epoch_slot_no: 3191 block_no: 3824309 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-02-26 15:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb099660c8479faaa34d5be6af9ddbb11f11173bdc0db9ced538006b28c2126eBlock Operator
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